CLASSICAL TEXTS
Our analysis is grounded in these seven foundational works of Chinese metaphysics. Each represents a milestone in BaZi theory. Our AI has studied the original texts to provide the most rigorous analysis possible.
Xu Dasheng (Song Dynasty)
The foundational text of BaZi analysis. Established the system of centering analysis on the day master and using the month branch as the primary framework. First to systematically explain ten gods, patterns, and useful gods.
Wan Minying (Ming Dynasty)
The most comprehensive compendium of BaZi theory. Spanning twelve volumes, it systematically compiles theories and case studies from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. An encyclopedic reference covering multiple analytical methods.
Liu Ji (attr., Ming Dynasty)
The philosophical masterwork of BaZi theory. Its concise verses reveal the core principles of destiny analysis. Ren Tieqiao's Qing Dynasty commentary elevated it further, emphasizing the dialectical relationship between day master strength and five-element interactions.
Shen Xiaozhan (Qing Dynasty)
Systematized the pattern-based approach to destiny analysis. Organized complex theories into a clear pattern framework centered on the month branch, with rigorous logic and methodology.
Yu Chuntai (ed., Qing Dynasty)
The definitive work on seasonal adjustment. Analyzes the ten heavenly stems across all twelve months, emphasizing how birth season affects destiny — cold charts need warmth, hot charts need cooling.
Zhang Nan (Ming Dynasty)
Pioneered the illness-remedy theory: a chart with an 'illness' (unfavorable element) is potentially noble, but only if a 'remedy' (resolving element) is present. This innovative approach broke from rigid pattern classification.
Ming Li Yue Yan
Chen Su'an (Qing Dynasty)
A concise, standardized reference text that distills complex BaZi theory into clear, accessible prose. An important work for both beginners and experienced practitioners.